Althought I will not be opening submissions until March, 2012, I did want to give you all some advance notice of some changes. I have been thinking about this for some time and over the holidays, I finally came to a decision.
Greyhaus will continue to represent romance and women's fiction authors, but will make a major shift to focus primarily on acquiring authors to write for Harlequin. In simple terms, if you want to write for the Harlequin series lines, Greyhaus will be the place to be!
Authors signing on at Greyhaus (and obviously those currently at Greyhaus) will have opportunities to write for other houses and certainly move to single title if they wish, but again, the primary focus will be Harlequin.
I will make some exceptions to this. Authors who are currently writing for other houses outside of Harlequin, and wishing to sign on and work with Greyhaus will be considered. Specifics will be available in March. Along the same lines, if there is a special need that arises during the year for specific genres outside of Harlequin, I will post that information here on the blog, the website and Facebook (which will all link to Twitter).
Now, what does this mean for those of you wishing to submit.
#1 - Know which house you want to write for and make sure to know those guidelines inside and out.
#2 - Be commited to writing for Harlequin. Do not expect to write one book for them and then "move on to other projects."
#3 - Be prepared to demonstrate that you have the ability to write several stories for that same line. I am not looking for someone who thinks they can write for all of the lines at the same time.
#4 - Be prepared to produce. This is not a publisher who wants you to only write one book a year.
That's all for now, but I will certainly keep you posted during the year. For those of you who are really interested in this, you have about three months to really get prepped for this!
I hope all of you had a great holiday and got a lot of writing done.
Scott
Showing posts with label Scott's Bragging and stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scott's Bragging and stuff. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Susan Edwards is Back
For all of the fans of Susan Edwards, you can now get her backlist. Check it out now! Susan is here to chat a bit today. Make sure to say hi!
RENEWAL & REUNIONS
What’s better than seeing your books in print for the first time? Watching them being released a second time with new covers and in a new format! It is very exciting to have my WhiteSeries once again made available to my readers in digital format with Carina Press.
My White series has always been close to my heart—each character became my brother, sister, best friend, etc. and now it feels as though a long awaited family reunion is taking place. I've even ordered copies of my own books for my nook and plan to reread each book and become reacquainted with each character! Even the villains, for there is nothing like seeing justice served!
It is hard to believe that my first book, White Wind came out more than 15 years ago. I started that book way back in the eighties. I had an idea for a book and it didn’t go away. So I thought, why not? I could write a nice scene or two. Or three. Hey, how about even just a love scene in this wonderful setting that I could see so clearly in my mind. So, just for fun, I started writing as though I was a writer. But I ran into the first problem.
In the middle of the action, my hero and heroine stopped. Yes, they just stopped and looked at me and asked, “Why us?” Suddenly I had all these questions swimming in my mind.
What had brought my two willful characters to this stream at the same time?
What connected them?
Why would this mighty warrior want to claim this white girl?
What made him fall in love with her and risk everything for her? And he did. My honorable (and very virile) hero, Golden Eagle was determined to rescue a very stubborn heroine named Sarah.
Why did Sarah choose to go with a man society deemed a ‘savage’?
Well, I had no clue and Sarah and Golden Eagle just sat there waiting for me to come up with the answers. Huh? Did they think I was a writer? Not me. Never did any writing at all (except pass notes in class and write chatty letters to my great-grandmother) and had never had any desire to do so. Well, Sarah and Golden Eagle just shook their heads and let me know that despite never having written before, it didn’t matter because I was a Storyteller! A vivid imagination, a love of romance and the Native American Historical genre were all that was required. Okay, not quite but I got the message.
I took the time to figure out who these characters were, what their problems were and when we once again met at that stream in the wilderness, I just sat back and gave directions like a director and this time, my characters knew their lines and away we went!
And that is how my writing career began for once I started, I could not stop. I loved writing about this family. Sarah and Golden Eagle had four children and it just seemed natural to continue the series as my readers were beginning to fall in love with this family as well. Especially White Dove and Jeremy Jones. I had many letters begging and yes, even demanding their story!
And honestly, I was right there with each and every reader for that was one story that just called to me and I chomped at the bit until the books before White Dove were written. So from two people, who met by chance, an eleven book series was born.
Over the years, I’ve valued and treasured the comments my readers made regarding my characters and how they’ve affected their lives: from the mother who read the books to her dying daughter, to the lonely women who found companionship and to women who appreciated the guts, and the willingness of the heroine’s and hero’s to do whatever it took to overcome adversity and so much more.
I’ve addressed several of society’s problems like abuse and handicaps. My blind heroine, Mattie (a child in White Dreams and not blind) was one of the hardest books to write yet one of the most satisfying books. I was so afraid that I would receive letters protesting the fact that she does not regain her sight by a miracle but I didn’t receive a single complaint. Mattie was so comfortable and in tune to her world, that “fixing” her would have cheapened the story and her courage.
Each of the White Books has a story that means something to me. Jessie in White Wolf is a lot like I was in my youth. I could go on and on with each book but then I’d be writing a book instead of a blog! I will say that so many of the letters I received from readers were stories in and of themselves but with one common theme: a love for each of these characters who made a difference in their own lives. And even after the print version of the books was no longer available, letters still pour in from readers asking for the books, and the stories and for new stories.
Just writing this blog makes me all teary and homesick but just as these books will be available once more to my readers, I will become acquainted anew with each book and each character. Going back to the reunion idea, I am working on a White Reunion.
But for now, I am grateful to Scott Eagan, Carina Press and my editor Angela James, for their parts in once again making this series available.
Leave your comments on writing, series, how you became a writer, etc. and be entered into a drawing to win an epub copy of White Dawn. More contests happening on my website. New information going up this weekend to celebrate the new releases of White Dawn, White Dusk, White Shadows, White Wind.
Visit me at:
http://susanedwards.com/
http://susanedwardsauthor.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/susan_edwards
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Edwards/40226247104
White Dawn: Book One of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Dusk: Book Two of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Shadows: Book Three of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Wind: Book Four of Susan Edwards' White Series
RENEWAL & REUNIONS
What’s better than seeing your books in print for the first time? Watching them being released a second time with new covers and in a new format! It is very exciting to have my WhiteSeries once again made available to my readers in digital format with Carina Press.
My White series has always been close to my heart—each character became my brother, sister, best friend, etc. and now it feels as though a long awaited family reunion is taking place. I've even ordered copies of my own books for my nook and plan to reread each book and become reacquainted with each character! Even the villains, for there is nothing like seeing justice served!
It is hard to believe that my first book, White Wind came out more than 15 years ago. I started that book way back in the eighties. I had an idea for a book and it didn’t go away. So I thought, why not? I could write a nice scene or two. Or three. Hey, how about even just a love scene in this wonderful setting that I could see so clearly in my mind. So, just for fun, I started writing as though I was a writer. But I ran into the first problem.
In the middle of the action, my hero and heroine stopped. Yes, they just stopped and looked at me and asked, “Why us?” Suddenly I had all these questions swimming in my mind.
What had brought my two willful characters to this stream at the same time?
What connected them?
Why would this mighty warrior want to claim this white girl?
What made him fall in love with her and risk everything for her? And he did. My honorable (and very virile) hero, Golden Eagle was determined to rescue a very stubborn heroine named Sarah.
Why did Sarah choose to go with a man society deemed a ‘savage’?
Well, I had no clue and Sarah and Golden Eagle just sat there waiting for me to come up with the answers. Huh? Did they think I was a writer? Not me. Never did any writing at all (except pass notes in class and write chatty letters to my great-grandmother) and had never had any desire to do so. Well, Sarah and Golden Eagle just shook their heads and let me know that despite never having written before, it didn’t matter because I was a Storyteller! A vivid imagination, a love of romance and the Native American Historical genre were all that was required. Okay, not quite but I got the message.
I took the time to figure out who these characters were, what their problems were and when we once again met at that stream in the wilderness, I just sat back and gave directions like a director and this time, my characters knew their lines and away we went!
And that is how my writing career began for once I started, I could not stop. I loved writing about this family. Sarah and Golden Eagle had four children and it just seemed natural to continue the series as my readers were beginning to fall in love with this family as well. Especially White Dove and Jeremy Jones. I had many letters begging and yes, even demanding their story!
And honestly, I was right there with each and every reader for that was one story that just called to me and I chomped at the bit until the books before White Dove were written. So from two people, who met by chance, an eleven book series was born.
Over the years, I’ve valued and treasured the comments my readers made regarding my characters and how they’ve affected their lives: from the mother who read the books to her dying daughter, to the lonely women who found companionship and to women who appreciated the guts, and the willingness of the heroine’s and hero’s to do whatever it took to overcome adversity and so much more.
I’ve addressed several of society’s problems like abuse and handicaps. My blind heroine, Mattie (a child in White Dreams and not blind) was one of the hardest books to write yet one of the most satisfying books. I was so afraid that I would receive letters protesting the fact that she does not regain her sight by a miracle but I didn’t receive a single complaint. Mattie was so comfortable and in tune to her world, that “fixing” her would have cheapened the story and her courage.
Each of the White Books has a story that means something to me. Jessie in White Wolf is a lot like I was in my youth. I could go on and on with each book but then I’d be writing a book instead of a blog! I will say that so many of the letters I received from readers were stories in and of themselves but with one common theme: a love for each of these characters who made a difference in their own lives. And even after the print version of the books was no longer available, letters still pour in from readers asking for the books, and the stories and for new stories.
Just writing this blog makes me all teary and homesick but just as these books will be available once more to my readers, I will become acquainted anew with each book and each character. Going back to the reunion idea, I am working on a White Reunion.
But for now, I am grateful to Scott Eagan, Carina Press and my editor Angela James, for their parts in once again making this series available.
Leave your comments on writing, series, how you became a writer, etc. and be entered into a drawing to win an epub copy of White Dawn. More contests happening on my website. New information going up this weekend to celebrate the new releases of White Dawn, White Dusk, White Shadows, White Wind.
Visit me at:
http://susanedwards.com/
http://susanedwardsauthor.blogspot.com/
http://twitter.com/susan_edwards
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Susan-Edwards/40226247104
White Dawn: Book One of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Dusk: Book Two of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Shadows: Book Three of Susan Edwards' White Series
White Wind: Book Four of Susan Edwards' White Series
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Upcoming Books From Greyhaus Authors
Great new books coming out from Greyhaus authors. Put these on your wish lists!!!!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Happy Release Day Stephanie Stiles
You've heard me talk about this before. TAKE IT LIKE A MOM is now available. Get your copy fast.
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Also, make sure to visit Chuck's site, to learn more about Stephanie (give a way???)
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Finding+An+Agent+A+Little+UnAdvice.aspx
Scott
Also, make sure to visit Chuck's site, to learn more about Stephanie (give a way???)
http://www.guidetoliteraryagents.com/blog/Finding+An+Agent+A+Little+UnAdvice.aspx
Scott
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Congratulations Bronwyn Scott RomCon Royal Crown 2011 Finalist
She does it two years in a row! Congratulations to Greyhaus author Bronwyn Scott. A Thoroughly Compromised Lady is a finalist for the Royal Crown 2011 historical category.
Check it out today!
Buy Now!
Buy Now!
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Congrats to the Royals
I know, I know. Everyone is out there to throw their two cents into the arena but hey, I wanted to send out a big congrats to the royals as well. I'm extremely excited because I honestly see something refreshing with this younger generation moving into the limelight.
I wanted to also remind you all of some great books that you should certainly be taking a look at that connect with the Royal Wedding. Two of Greyhaus Literary Agency's authors are also part of this series.
Mills and Boon Historicals, in recognition of the wedding put some of their strongest authors on the task of telling true stories and true romances from prior royals. Here are the links for the two Greyhaus Authors!
Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, 1816. As Princess Charlotte prepares to marry Prince Leopold, her most trusted lady, Isabelle Fenwick, must remain chaste and beyond scandal. Yet she has never forgotten darkly handsome Count Nikkolae Grazinsky and the kiss he stole … She later discovered the Russian had only used her for a wager, so why does he still seek her company? And why does the air tingle with anticipation when they are together? Surely this rake cannot be thinking of following Prince Leopold’s example and making a love-match?
Buy it here!
Prince George and Caroline of Ansbach, 1704. He may be the future King of England, but Prince George seeks a marriage that’s more than a mere political alliance. Masquerading as a lowly nobleman, George heads to the court of Ansbach to woo the renowned beauty, Caroline! Caroline has no knowledge that he’s the most sought-after bachelor in Europe. But however much she’s charmed by the mysterious gentleman, her duty is to accept a blue-blooded proposal… Still, she cannot deny she’s wickedly tempted by his red-hot proposition!
Buy it here!
Also part of this series are authors, Elizabeth Rolls, Michelle Willingham, Terri Brisbin, Lucy Ashford, & Mary Nichols.
There is a real connection between William and Kate's wedding and these authors. What you are seeing with Harlequin Historicals is a new generation of authors really finding a way to break free of conventions and put forth stories that really will set a new standard for historical romances.
For those of you who may have never had a chance to read either Bronwyn, or Ann's writing, this is a great way to be exposed to some fantastic writing.
Enjoy the weekend and I'll see you all on Monday!
Scott
I wanted to also remind you all of some great books that you should certainly be taking a look at that connect with the Royal Wedding. Two of Greyhaus Literary Agency's authors are also part of this series.
Mills and Boon Historicals, in recognition of the wedding put some of their strongest authors on the task of telling true stories and true romances from prior royals. Here are the links for the two Greyhaus Authors!
Buy it here!
Prince George and Caroline of Ansbach, 1704. He may be the future King of England, but Prince George seeks a marriage that’s more than a mere political alliance. Masquerading as a lowly nobleman, George heads to the court of Ansbach to woo the renowned beauty, Caroline! Caroline has no knowledge that he’s the most sought-after bachelor in Europe. But however much she’s charmed by the mysterious gentleman, her duty is to accept a blue-blooded proposal… Still, she cannot deny she’s wickedly tempted by his red-hot proposition!
Buy it here!
Also part of this series are authors, Elizabeth Rolls, Michelle Willingham, Terri Brisbin, Lucy Ashford, & Mary Nichols.
There is a real connection between William and Kate's wedding and these authors. What you are seeing with Harlequin Historicals is a new generation of authors really finding a way to break free of conventions and put forth stories that really will set a new standard for historical romances.
For those of you who may have never had a chance to read either Bronwyn, or Ann's writing, this is a great way to be exposed to some fantastic writing.
Enjoy the weekend and I'll see you all on Monday!
Scott
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
WOW!! Selected as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers
Just found this out! Totally excited about this. Big congrats also go out to Rachelle Gargner, Mary Kole, Micheal Larsen, Kristen Nelson, the wonderful ladies at Bookends Literary and Hartline Literary.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Congratulations Ann Lethbridge and Bronwyn Scott
Mills and Boon, in honor of the upcoming Royal Wedding is putting together a fantastic collection of "Royal Wedding" stories in e-format. Greyhaus is excited to have TWO of it's authors participating in the collection.
Put these on your must buy list!!
Prince George and Caroline of Ansbach, 1704
He might be the future King of England but Prince George seeks a marriage that’s more than merely a political alliance. Masquerading as a lowly nobleman, George heads to the court of Ansbach, to woo the renowned beauty Caroline!
Caroline has no knowledge that he’s the most sought-after bachelor in Europe. But however much she’s charmed by the mysterious gentleman, her duty is to accept a blue-blooded proposal… Still, she cannot deny she’s wickedly tempted by his red-hot proposition!
Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, 1816
As Princess Charlotte prepares to marry Prince Leopold, one her most trusted ladies, Lady Isabelle Fenwick, must remain chaste and beyond scandal. Yet she has never forgotten darkly handsome Count Nikkolae Grazinsky and the kiss he stole – along with her heart!
She later discovered the Russian had only used her for a wager, so why does he still seek her company? And why does the air tingle with anticipation when they are together – surely this rake cannot be thinking of following Prince Leopold’s example and making a love-match?
Put these on your must buy list!!
Prince George and Caroline of Ansbach, 1704
He might be the future King of England but Prince George seeks a marriage that’s more than merely a political alliance. Masquerading as a lowly nobleman, George heads to the court of Ansbach, to woo the renowned beauty Caroline!
Caroline has no knowledge that he’s the most sought-after bachelor in Europe. But however much she’s charmed by the mysterious gentleman, her duty is to accept a blue-blooded proposal… Still, she cannot deny she’s wickedly tempted by his red-hot proposition!
Princess Charlotte and Prince Leopold, 1816
As Princess Charlotte prepares to marry Prince Leopold, one her most trusted ladies, Lady Isabelle Fenwick, must remain chaste and beyond scandal. Yet she has never forgotten darkly handsome Count Nikkolae Grazinsky and the kiss he stole – along with her heart!
She later discovered the Russian had only used her for a wager, so why does he still seek her company? And why does the air tingle with anticipation when they are together – surely this rake cannot be thinking of following Prince Leopold’s example and making a love-match?
Monday, January 10, 2011
Monday, November 22, 2010
Congratulations to Greyhaus Author
Helen Lacey just got "THE CALL" today.
After a long period of time writing and learning, she is now moving to the ranks of "published author."
CONGRATULTIONS!
After a long period of time writing and learning, she is now moving to the ranks of "published author."
CONGRATULTIONS!
Friday, November 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Happy Birthday To Me
It's a me day today.
Although I have things to get done, I am taking a bit of a break today to celebrate the gray hair moving in and the increase in aching muscles in the morning. Of course, the day is already booked with meetings and family things with the kids that celebrating the big day will have to wait until the weekend.
Still, Happy Birthday Me.
Although I have things to get done, I am taking a bit of a break today to celebrate the gray hair moving in and the increase in aching muscles in the morning. Of course, the day is already booked with meetings and family things with the kids that celebrating the big day will have to wait until the weekend.
Still, Happy Birthday Me.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
CONGRATULATIONS!
Stephanie Stiles, newest Greyhaus author signs with New American Library today!
Way to go Steph!
Scott
Way to go Steph!
Scott
Sunday, June 7, 2009
This weekend
No, I haven't left.
This weekend I took some time with the family. Two baseball games, a 2 day swim meet, re-arranging the house (and now a sore back).
Working on e-queries today and contracts.
Also, I want to take the time to welcome aboard Susan Edwards to the Greyhaus writers. Many of you know Susan from her huge success at Dorchester. She has some great stories lined up so say posted!
Scott
This weekend I took some time with the family. Two baseball games, a 2 day swim meet, re-arranging the house (and now a sore back).
Working on e-queries today and contracts.
Also, I want to take the time to welcome aboard Susan Edwards to the Greyhaus writers. Many of you know Susan from her huge success at Dorchester. She has some great stories lined up so say posted!
Scott
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Another great cover
And now for another great cover. If you are a historical reader/writer and love the Victorian period, head this direction. Not only has Nikki set the story in this wonderfully declicious period, but she is moving the writing to the U.S. This book will be out this December! Keep an eye out for it.
On the task for the day... and yes, this does mean I am working this weekend... continue with those proposals and hopefully get through this last stack of submissions. And all this before heading to my nieces house for her 9th birthday.
See you on Monday.
Scott
Saturday, August 16, 2008
General thoughts and bragging...
Every now and then you just have to talk about some great things.
I had to share this cover with you. Michele Young has done it again with another wonderful story for Source Books. If you didn't get a chance to read NO REGRETS make sure to check that one out. This story is certainly another example of her wonderful writing style. This is definitely why I keep her around.
In case you hadn't heard either, Julie Stevens, one of Greyhaus' romantic suspense authors won the Golden Heart this year. Way to go!!!!
Bronwyn Scott will be part of the launch group for Harlequin Historicals Undone E-Books with a great story SEDUCTION IN VIENNA All I can say here is... if you loved her debut novel, PICKPOCKET COUNTESS, and you loved the steam of NOTORIOUS RAKE, INNOCENT LADY and her first online read for Harlequin GRAYSON PRENTISS'S SEDUCTION, then you will not be disappointed.
Finally, for those of you interested in class opportunities, make sure to check out the 6-week online class I am running in conjunction with Pierce College here in Washington. If you want to work on researching editors and agents, writing queries, synopses and the first three chapters, learning high concept and so forth, plus getting feedback along the way. This is the course for you. Check out the information on the main Greyhaus page www.greyhausagency.com. I should also let you know that you can earn Continuing Education Credit for this class. Next session begins in Sept. Sign up now before the space is gone.
Off to get some proposals ready to send out.
I had to share this cover with you. Michele Young has done it again with another wonderful story for Source Books. If you didn't get a chance to read NO REGRETS make sure to check that one out. This story is certainly another example of her wonderful writing style. This is definitely why I keep her around.
In case you hadn't heard either, Julie Stevens, one of Greyhaus' romantic suspense authors won the Golden Heart this year. Way to go!!!!
Bronwyn Scott will be part of the launch group for Harlequin Historicals Undone E-Books with a great story SEDUCTION IN VIENNA All I can say here is... if you loved her debut novel, PICKPOCKET COUNTESS, and you loved the steam of NOTORIOUS RAKE, INNOCENT LADY and her first online read for Harlequin GRAYSON PRENTISS'S SEDUCTION, then you will not be disappointed.
Finally, for those of you interested in class opportunities, make sure to check out the 6-week online class I am running in conjunction with Pierce College here in Washington. If you want to work on researching editors and agents, writing queries, synopses and the first three chapters, learning high concept and so forth, plus getting feedback along the way. This is the course for you. Check out the information on the main Greyhaus page www.greyhausagency.com. I should also let you know that you can earn Continuing Education Credit for this class. Next session begins in Sept. Sign up now before the space is gone.
Off to get some proposals ready to send out.
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